Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Tesla Set to Activate Long-Awaited Cybertruck Feature
Tesla will soon activate Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) on the Cybertruck via a software update, leveraging hardware already installed in all units. The feature has appeared on the Premium All‑Wheel‑Drive and Cyberbeast trim specifications, mirroring the system used in Model S and Model X. Activation requires only an over‑the‑air push, with no physical modifications needed. The Dual Motor AWD version, released recently, will not receive the ANC upgrade.
By Teslarati
News•Feb 25, 2026
IAG Cargo Launches AOG Service
IAG Cargo announced a dedicated Aircraft on Ground (AOG) service that operates 24/7 across its 250‑destination network. The offering targets urgent transport of aircraft parts to minimize downtime and protect schedule integrity. Intel Market Research projects the AOG logistics market...
By Air Cargo News
Social•Feb 25, 2026
AI Bridges Contact Center Data to Automated Service Tickets
Your Contact Center is generating a goldmine of unstructured data, but if it isn't hitting your Service Management platform, your Product and IT teams are flying blind. AI is the bridge that turns a customer complaint into an automated internal...
By Tim Crawford
News•Feb 25, 2026
The Creator Economy Builds Its Own Lot
The Lighthouse, a creator‑economy co‑working campus, opened in a renovated Venice post office and a larger Brooklyn location, offering podcast studios, edit bays, and communal spaces. With a $6,000 annual membership, it caps membership at 500 and provides credits for...
By IndieWire
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Minimum Wage for Certain Federal Contractors Will Increase May 11, 2026
On February 9 2026 the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the minimum wage for federal contractors covered by Executive Order 13658 will rise to $13.65 per hour effective May 11 2026, up from $13.30. EO 13658, issued in 2014, applies to contracts made, renewed or...
By California HRWatchdog
News•Feb 25, 2026
STAT+: A Rare Disease Drug Was Approvable, Then It Wasn’t. Inside a Surprise Rejection by the FDA
An experimental cell therapy for a rare post‑transplant blood cancer, developed by Atara Biotherapeutics and Pierre Fabre, was initially deemed approvable by FDA reviewers but was abruptly rejected in February 2026 over alleged clinical data deficiencies. The disease affects roughly...
By STAT (Biotech)
Social•Feb 25, 2026
Closed Pharmacies Find New Life as Versatile Retail Hubs
Drugstores are shrinking fast, but their real estate is not becoming obsolete. Well-located former pharmacies are turning into some of the most versatile second-generation retail and healthcare sites in the market. ▫️Walgreens plans to close 1,200 stores (500 in 2025 alone). ▫️CVS...
By Coy Davidson
News•Feb 25, 2026
Venezuela's US Crude Flows Far Shy of Trump's Claims
President Donald Trump claimed the United States received over 80 million barrels of Venezuelan crude, a figure far exceeding reality. Vortexa ship‑tracking data shows U.S. imports of Venezuelan oil totalled about 17.7 million barrels, roughly 300,000 barrels per day, in January and...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Feb 25, 2026
EU Consults on State Aid, Including for Hydrogen, CCS
The European Commission is consulting on revised state‑aid rules that will replace the current framework before it expires on 31 December 2026. The proposal, embedded in the General Block Exemption Regulation, streamlines approvals and exempts climate‑related aid under €30 million per firm or...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Feb 25, 2026
Jigglypuff | Pokémon Guide
Pocket Tactics’ Jigglypuff guide details the pink Normal/Fairy Pokémon’s evolution, base stats, type match‑ups, and comprehensive move lists across every main series game. It outlines where to catch Jigglypuff from Generation 1 through Generation 9, noting its unique Moon Stone evolution into...
By Pocket Tactics
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
ESL Pro League Season 23 Preview: Teams, Format, Schedule and More
ESL Pro League Season 23 runs March 1‑15, 2026, featuring 24 Counter‑Strike 2 teams in online Swiss stages followed by LAN playoffs in Stockholm’s Annexet. The tournament offers a $275,000 prize pool, with the champion earning $100,000 and a spot...
By Esports Insider
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Pharmaceutical Executive Daily: FDA Approves Braftovi
The FDA has approved Braftovi for patients with BRAF V600E‑mutant metastatic colorectal cancer, expanding targeted options in a genetically defined subset. The clearance underscores the momentum of biomarker‑driven oncology and combination‑therapy strategies. In parallel, Novo Nordisk announced a $2 billion partnership with Vivtex...
By Pharmaceutical Executive (independent trade outlet)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Helping Airports Leaders Navigate the Digital Transformation
Ookla has formed a strategic partnership with Imagine Wireless to help airport leaders steer digital transformation. The alliance merges Ookla’s network measurement suite—including Speedtest Insights, Speedtest Certified and Ekahau—with Imagine Wireless’s advisory services, delivering independent validation for private 5G, Wi‑Fi...
By Airport World
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
“The Price Is Ridiculous”: CS2 Fans Slam PGL Singapore Major Ticket Prices
Tickets for the PGL Major Singapore 2026, scheduled Dec 10‑13 at Singapore Indoor Stadium, were released on Feb 25 and have drawn sharp criticism for steep pricing. Single‑day tickets start at $144 and rise to $369 for the final day,...
By Esports Insider
News•Feb 25, 2026
Mantis Robotics Achieves Safety Certification for Fenceless, High-Speed Industrial Robot
Mantis Robotics announced that its MR-1 robot arm is the first high‑speed, fenceless industrial robot to earn ISO 10218‑1 and ISO 13849‑1 safety certification. The MR‑1 combines proprietary physical AI with 47 embedded safety functions, all rated PL‑d, allowing it...
By Robotics 24/7
Social•Feb 25, 2026
No Pharma Money, Proven Vaccines Safe for Autistic Kids
Haha what an original and inspired conspiracy trope. Search my name in CMS Open Payments. I get $0 from pharma companies. ZERO. ZILCH. I do this because I believe in public health and keeping kids from getting serious illnesses. And because, unlike...
By Joel Shulkin, MD
Social•Feb 25, 2026
Great Banks Balance Autonomous Innovation with Responsibility
Autonomous intelligence can drive speed and scale. What defines great financial institutions is how they balance innovation with responsibility. https://t.co/Ashs1ZyYcy
By Jim Marous
News•Feb 25, 2026
Spotlight Series: Outrigger Hospitality Group
Outrigger Hospitality Group’s president and CEO Jeff Wagoner highlighted the critical role of leadership in navigating today’s volatile hospitality landscape. He emphasized the brand’s commitment to authenticity, arguing that genuine guest experiences drive loyalty and revenue. Wagoner also detailed the company’s...
By Hotel Business
Social•Feb 25, 2026
Europe's Anti‑Russia Stance Fails: Oil Still Bought
Are the RUSSOPHOBES in Europe still buying Russian oil? The answer is YES. SANCTIONS = NEVER WORK. https://t.co/EGIEz4CjE2
By Steve Hanke
Social•Feb 25, 2026
Bay Area's Tech Boom Fuels Essex Growth Through 2026
Here are some highlights from Essex's (major West Coast apartment REIT) recent earnings call: 1) The Bay Area remains a bright spot for Essex, driven by tech jobs plus limited housing supply. Essex expecting same for 2026. https://t.co/bENUiyzAc3
By Jay Parsons
News•Feb 25, 2026
Valve Malfunction Blamed for Failure of Indian Satellite to Raise Its Orbit
India’s ISRO confirmed that a pyrotechnic valve malfunction prevented the NVS‑02 navigation satellite from igniting its orbit‑raising engine, leaving it stranded in a geostationary transfer orbit. The valve failed to open because the command signal did not reach it, likely...
By SpaceNews
Social•Feb 25, 2026
Electricity Use per Capita Mirrors Wealth and Modernity
It's worth keeping in mind that this chart shows electricity consumption per capita, which has much better correlation with wealth than "primary energy". Electricity consumption is more closely-tied to the markers of modernity (access to IT, A/C, refrigeration, water treatment...)...
By Michael E. Webber
News•Feb 25, 2026
US to Allow Resale of Venezuelan Oil to Cuba
The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced it will approve third‑party applications to resell Venezuelan crude and refined products to Cuba. Transactions must follow the same conditions as U.S.-authorized sales to Venezuela's state oil firm, including depositing...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Feb 25, 2026
Ingenuity Mars Helicopter: “Unexpected Application”
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter dramatically outperformed its original proof‑of‑concept flight test, proving autonomous aerial flight on Mars. Beyond its record‑setting flights, engineers have repurposed one of Ingenuity’s navigation processors to feed real‑time location data to the Perseverance rover at Jezero Crater....
By Leonard David’s Inside Outer Space
News•Feb 25, 2026
Helika and Avalanche Bring Accelerator Demo Day to San Francisco Featuring Top Studios and a First Look at Helika’s Publishing...
Helika and Avalanche are co‑hosting a joint Accelerator Demo Day at Pocket Gamer Connects in San Francisco on March 9, 2026, concluding a 12‑week program that equips game studios with funding, mentorship, and Helika’s data‑driven publishing support. The event will debut Helika’s AI‑powered...
By PocketGamer.biz
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Melissa McCarthy Sitcom ‘Mike & Molly’ Netflix Release Delayed To March 2026
Netflix confirmed that the complete series of *Mike & Molly* will debut in the United States on March 26, 2026, pushing back the original February 20 launch. All six seasons, totaling 127 episodes, are arriving after a brief hiatus following their removal from...
By What’s on Netflix
News•Feb 25, 2026
Pizza Inn to Open Modernized Restaurant in Mesquite, Texas
Pizza Inn is unveiling a fully modernized restaurant in Mesquite, Texas, with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony on March 5. The remodel adds expanded seating, a back‑fed buffet, brighter décor, and energy‑efficient lighting. It retains the brand’s scratch‑style pizza, daily‑made dough and whole‑milk...
By FSR Magazine
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Four Years On, Ukraine’s War Still Refuses to End
Four years after Russia’s 2022 invasion, the conflict has settled into a grinding stalemate, with Russia controlling roughly one‑fifth of Ukrainian territory and both sides suffering up to 1.8 million casualties. Civilian deaths exceed 15,000 and millions remain displaced, while reconstruction...
By The Geopolitics (TGP)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Capital Awarded New Waste Stripping Contract at AngloGold’s Sukari
Capital Mining Services announced three major contract wins that reinforce its growth trajectory. An 18‑month waste‑stripping cut‑back contract at AngloGold Ashanti’s Sukari mine will start in Q1 2026, using existing equipment and newly acquired trucks. The company also secured a five‑year...
By International Mining (IM-Mining)
News•Feb 25, 2026
P.F. Chang’s Launches Dining Experience Inspired By Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season
P.F. Chang’s has introduced a limited‑time "Flavor In Bloom" campaign, a seasonal dining experience inspired by Japan’s cherry blossom season. The centerpiece is the Cherry Blossom Martini, mixing Hendrick’s Gin, St‑Germain elderflower, strawberry, lychee, pineapple and lemon. The menu pairs...
By FSR Magazine
News•Feb 25, 2026
Meta’s AI Sending ‘Junk’ Tips to DoJ, US Child Abuse Investigators Say
Meta’s AI‑driven child‑abuse detection is flooding US ICAC task forces with low‑quality tips, doubling the volume from 2024 to 2025. Law‑enforcement officials describe many reports as “junk” because they lack essential evidence such as images or context. The surge follows...
By The Guardian AI
Social•Feb 25, 2026
Requiem's Excellence Makes RE2 Remake a Mandatory Play
REVIEW: I liked Resident Evil Requiem so much that I took a break while on review deadline to play RE2 Remake through for the first time... a game I'd say is mandatory for this one See, Requiem is an excellent Resident...
By Stephen Totilo
Social•Feb 25, 2026
Kremlin Says Putin‑Zelensky Meeting Would Be Futile
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov pours cold water over Steve Witkoff's recent claim that Putin and Zelensky could meet in the next three weeks. "What's the point of a top-level meeting if [Ukraine] keeps its current position?" he says. https://t.co/zSzov17j0i
By Max Seddon
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
X and XXX (but No XX): No Revenge Porn Liability for X Based on X User's Alleged Illegal Posting of...
A federal judge in Texas ruled that X (formerly Twitter) is not liable under the Non‑Consensual Intimate Image (NCII) statute for reposting a plaintiff's commercial pornographic material. The court emphasized that the NCII law expressly excludes commercial porn unless it...
By The Volokh Conspiracy
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Prusa Launches Highly Abrasive PETG Ultraglow Green
Prusa Research has launched Prusament PETG Ultraglow Green, a glow‑in‑the‑dark filament marketed as the brightest on the market. The material blends clear PETG with a high loading of strontium aluminate phosphor, delivering intense luminescence after UV charging. Prusa warns that...
By Fabbaloo
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Accreditation Places OryxAlign on Tier-One Assurance Platform
OryxAlign has secured the BuildingConfidence Gold accreditation from Achilles, a tier‑one supplier assurance platform used by major construction contractors. The Gold status, awarded in January, applies across the company’s UK operations and signals compliance with rigorous governance, compliance, and operational...
By BIM+ (Construction Computing)
News•Feb 25, 2026
How ISPs Shape the Way We Experience the Internet
Internet Service Providers shape every click by routing traffic through dozens of networks, adding latency that spikes during peak hours. Congestion can degrade residential speeds by 25% or more, especially where legacy copper lines remain. ISPs also employ traffic‑shaping tools...
By Gestalt IT
News•Feb 25, 2026
Metso‑Loesche Launch VRM Dry Grinding Tech
Metso and Loesche have formed an exclusive partnership to launch Metso Loesche VRM dry grinding technology for minerals processing. The solution merges Metso’s end‑to‑end processing portfolio with Loesche’s vertical roller mill (VRM) design, aiming to replace HPGR, horizontal and stirred mills....
By Canadian Mining Journal
News•Feb 25, 2026
Belotti, Moi Composites Launch Hybrid Additive/Subtractive Manufacturing Centers for Thermoset Composites
Belotti SpA and Moi Composites have announced a strategic partnership that embeds Moi’s short‑fiber additive manufacturing (SFM) technology into Belotti’s gantry CNC machining centers, creating a hybrid platform for thermoset composites. The solution deposits photopolymerizable, short‑fiber‑reinforced material at up to...
By CompositesWorld
News•Feb 25, 2026
How AI Is Transforming Dermatology Care in Austin
Artificial intelligence is now embedded in Austin dermatology clinics, where AI‑driven imaging tools assist physicians in diagnosing skin lesions, classifying conditions, and tracking treatment progress. Studies show deep‑learning models can match dermatologist accuracy for skin‑cancer detection, offering a secondary safety...
By Healthcare Guys
News•Feb 25, 2026
Mark Ruffalo Drama That's "Poised to Break Hearts" With "Perfect" Cast Lands New UK Streaming Home
Hal & Harper, the Mark Ruffalo‑led drama that premiered on Australia’s Stan platform, is arriving in the UK on ITVX on 23 March. The series follows two siblings confronting childhood trauma while navigating adult life, and features Lili Reinhart, Cooper Raiff,...
By Digital Spy – TV
Social•Feb 25, 2026
Axel Springer CEO Meets White House Chief of Staff
scooplet: Mathias Dopfner, C.E.O. of Axel Springer (Politico, Business Insider, Welt) met with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles earlier today. Source says it was an introductory, get-to-know-you meeting.
By Ben Mullin
News•Feb 25, 2026
ViVE 2026: Change Management Is Key in Clinical Adoption of AI
At ViVE 2026, Tampa General Hospital highlighted that change management, not technology, is the primary barrier to clinical AI adoption among nurses. The hospital detailed its partnership with Microsoft to deploy an AI assistant that automatically populates custom nursing flow...
By HealthTech Magazine
News•Feb 25, 2026
DHS Wants More than Biometrics in US-EU Data Sharing Agreement
The United States and the European Union are negotiating the Enhanced Border Security Partnership (EBSP), which would grant visa‑free travel to EU citizens in exchange for access to European biometric databases. The latest draft does not explicitly prohibit the use...
By Biometric Update
News•Feb 25, 2026
Garden Horizons Gear and Tools Guide
Garden Horizons, a Roblox farming title, features six distinct gear items that boost planting and harvesting efficiency. The gear spans Common to Legendary tiers, priced between $5,000 and $100,000 in-game currency. Players obtain gear exclusively from Molly's Gear Shop, which...
By Pocket Tactics
News•Feb 25, 2026
The New Age of Western Industrial Policy: Is There a New Playbook?
A virtual “Trade Winds” event on March 11, 2026 gathered top economists and policymakers to assess the resurgence of Western industrial policy. Speakers outlined a growing toolbox—including procurement preferences, subsidies, and public‑private partnerships—driven by competitiveness, innovation, and economic‑security concerns. The measures aim...
By Peterson Institute (PIIE) – Updates (all content)
News•Feb 25, 2026
The State of US-Japan Economic Relations in a Changing Global Economy
A recent webinar examined the evolving economic partnership between the United States and Japan, highlighting trade, investment, and supply‑chain dynamics amid shifting global patterns. Experts discussed how post‑pandemic realignments and technological change are reshaping bilateral ties. The dialogue also addressed...
By Peterson Institute (PIIE) – Updates (all content)
News•Feb 25, 2026
NASA Seeks IBM Partner to Manage Agency's Software Portfolio
NASA has issued a request for information (RFI) to find an IBM Platinum Partner that will manage its extensive software portfolio. The agency intends to establish a five‑year blanket purchase agreement covering licenses, subscription support, expert lab services, and remote...
By Washington Technology
Social•Feb 25, 2026
Amazon Leo Satellite Broadband to Reach 15M South American Businesses
DIRECTV Latin America and SKY Brasil to provide Amazon Leo-powered satellite broadband service to potentially 15 million businesses throughout Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay: https://t.co/85zF3oHt56
By Mike Dano